Derivatives

controllership

Taking over the controllership is a huge responsibility but immensely exciting with the bonus of having the chance to develop the channel into a mature digital radio station.

And while the man, a 10-year banking veteran, had lent to the wireless industry he had no operational experience, no controllership or accounting background, and had never served as a financial officer at any company.

Under his controllership, the channel has won numerous awards in its two years of existence.

Origin

Middle English (denoting a person who kept a duplicate register of accounts): from Anglo-Normancontrerollour, from contreroller 'keep a copy of a roll of accounts' (see control). Compare with comptroller.